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Choosing a college major is both a fun and stressful process. College is a big investment, you want to make sure you major in something that is both interesting to you and will help you succeed post-college graduation.

Use our College Finder below to see which colleges offer certain majors. Our database has information on over 2,000 schools and includes the college majors each school offers, tuition, acceptance rates, and more. You can find utilize that free tool below or by clicking here.

Our complete guide to college majors will inform you on everything there is to know about college majors. We cover everything in this guide including:

The ultimate goal of this guide is to help students make an informed decision on where they attend college and the different options available to them.

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Institution NameTotal EnrollmentPercent Admitted
Western Governors University
 121,437-
State:
Utah
Institution Type:
Private (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
ACT 75th %:
In-State Tuition:
$6,380
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$6,380
Majors Offered:
Information Technology, Computer Programming/Programmer, Computer Science, Elementary Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Business Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing/Marketing Management
Southern New Hampshire University
 104,068 88.0%
State:
New Hampshire
Institution Type:
Private (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
ACT 75th %:
In-State Tuition:
$30,756
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$30,756
Majors Offered:
Environmental Science, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Education, Elementary Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Child Development, English Language and Literature, Creative Writing, General Studies, Mathematics, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Psychology, Human Services, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science and Government, Graphic Design, Photography, Health Services, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Business Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing/Marketing Management, History
University of Phoenix-Arizona
 95,777-
State:
Arizona
Institution Type:
Private For-Profit (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
ACT 75th %:
In-State Tuition:
$9,552
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$9,552
Majors Offered:
Environmental Studies, Communication, Information Technology, Computer Programming/Programmer, Elementary Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, English Language and Literature, Biology/Biological Sciences, Applied Psychology, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Human Services, Public Administration, Nursing, Business Management, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing/Marketing Management, History
Grand Canyon University
 90,253 77.0%
State:
Arizona
Institution Type:
Private For-Profit (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
ACT 75th %:
In-State Tuition:
$16,500
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$16,500
Majors Offered:
Environmental Science, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Programming/Programmer, Computer Science, Elementary Education and Teaching, Secondary Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Engineering, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Spanish Language and Literature, Human Nutrition, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Chemistry, Human Services, Social Work, Digital Arts, Dance, Graphic Design, Athletic Training, Nursing, Business (General), Business Management, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing/Marketing Management, History
Liberty University
 79,152 51.0%
State:
Virginia
Institution Type:
Private (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
21.0
ACT 75th %:
28.0
In-State Tuition:
$21,361
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$21,361
Majors Offered:
Communication, Journalism, Computer and Information Sciences, Information Technology, Informatics, Education, Elementary Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Computer Engineering, Computer Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Spanish Language and Literature, American Sign Language (ASL), Pre-Law Studies, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, English Language and Literature, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Zoology/Animal Biology, Mathematics, Biopsychology, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bible/Biblical Studies, Chemistry, Psychology, Human Services, Public Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, Political Science and Government, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Technology, Graphic Design, Fine/Studio Arts, Health Care Administration, Athletic Training, Nursing, Business (General), Business Management, Accounting, History
Texas A & M University-College Station
 68,679 58.0%
State:
Texas
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
26.0
ACT 75th %:
31.0
In-State Tuition:
$8,532
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$34,981
Majors Offered:
Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Animal Sciences, Natural Resources/Conservation, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Women's Studies, Communication, Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Spanish Language and Literature, Nutrition, English Language and Literature, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Entomology, Zoology/Animal Biology, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Parks Recreation and Leisure Studies, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Physics, Psychology, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Visual and Performing Arts, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Business Management, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Tourism and Travel Services Management, Human Resources Development, Marketing/Marketing Management, History
University of Central Florida
 68,475 44.0%
State:
Florida
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
25.0
ACT 75th %:
30.0
In-State Tuition:
$4,478
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$19,810
Majors Offered:
Environmental Studies, Architecture, Latin American Studies, Journalism, Radio and Television, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, Information Technology, Elementary Education and Teaching, Secondary Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, French Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, Legal Studies, English Language and Literature, General Studies, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Statistics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Digital Arts, Photography, Art/Art Studies, Fine/Studio Arts, Health Services, Health Care Administration, Athletic Training, Nursing, Business (General), Business Management, Accounting, Finance, Restaurant/Food Services Management, Actuarial Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, Real Estate, History
Ohio State University-Main Campus
 61,170 54.0%
State:
Ohio
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
28.0
ACT 75th %:
32.0
In-State Tuition:
$10,197
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$31,174
Majors Offered:
Agricultural Economics, Animal Sciences, Livestock Management, Plant Sciences, Natural Resources/Conservation, Environmental Science, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Women's Studies, Journalism, Computer and Information Sciences, Elementary Education and Teaching, Junior High Education and Teaching, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Linguistics, Chinese Language and Literature, Russian Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, French Language and Literature, Italian Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, Arabic Language and Literature, Human Nutrition, English Language and Literature, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Entomology, Zoology/Animal Biology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Physics, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Anthropology, Criminology, Economics, Geography, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Technology, Dance, Interior Design, Art/Art Studies, Audiology, Dental Hygiene, Athletic Training, Nursing, Business Management, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, Real Estate, Insurance, History
University of Maryland Global Campus
 60,603-
State:
Maryland
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
ACT 75th %:
In-State Tuition:
$7,200
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$11,976
Majors Offered:
Natural Resources/Conservation, Asian Studies/Civilization, Graphic Communications, Computer and Information Sciences, Information Science/Studies, Legal Studies, English Language and Literature, Gerontology, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Political Science and Government, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Business Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing/Marketing Management, History
Florida International University
 57,942 58.0%
State:
Florida
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
23.0
ACT 75th %:
28.0
In-State Tuition:
$4,721
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$16,529
Majors Offered:
Environmental Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Asian Studies/Civilization, Women's Studies, Mass Communication/Media Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, Information Technology, Elementary Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, French Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Physics, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Economics, Geography, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Interior Design, Art/Art Studies, Fine/Studio Arts, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Business Management, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Tourism and Travel Services Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, Real Estate, History
Miami Dade College
 54,973-
State:
Florida
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
ACT 75th %:
In-State Tuition:
$1,987
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$7,947
Majors Offered:
Computer and Information Sciences, Information Technology, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, Health Services, Nursing, Logistics/Supply Chain Management
University of Florida
 52,218 37.0%
State:
Florida
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
28.0
ACT 75th %:
33.0
In-State Tuition:
$4,477
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$25,694
Majors Offered:
Agricultural Economics, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, Soil Science and Agronomy, Environmental Science, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Asian Studies/Civilization, Women's Studies, Journalism, Radio and Television, Public Relations/Image Management, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, Elementary Education and Teaching, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, Biological/Biosystems Engineering, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Russian Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, French Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Biology/Biological Sciences, Botany/Plant Biology, Entomology, Zoology/Animal Biology, Exercise Physiology, Mathematics, Statistics, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Physics, Psychology, Anthropology, Criminology, Economics, Geography, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Digital Arts, Dance, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Fine/Studio Arts, Health Services, Athletic Training, Nursing, Business Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing/Marketing Management, History
New York University
 51,847 16.0%
State:
New York
Institution Type:
Private (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
30.0
ACT 75th %:
34.0
In-State Tuition:
$50,684
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$50,684
Majors Offered:
American/United States Studies/Civilization, Latin American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Journalism, Computer and Information Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science, Education, Elementary Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Russian Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, French Language and Literature, Italian Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, Nutrition, English Language and Literature, English Literature (British and Commonwealth), General Studies, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Archeology, Economics, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Visual and Performing Arts, Dance, Photography, Fine/Studio Arts, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Business (General), Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, Real Estate, History
The University of Texas at Austin
 51,832 32.0%
State:
Texas
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
27.0
ACT 75th %:
33.0
In-State Tuition:
$10,824
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$38,326
Majors Offered:
Architecture, American/United States Studies/Civilization, Asian Studies/Civilization, Latin American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Women's Studies, Journalism, Radio and Television, Public Relations/Image Management, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Linguistics, German Language and Literature, French Language and Literature, Italian Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, Nutrition, English Language and Literature, Writing, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Physics, Psychology, Social Work, Anthropology, Archeology, Economics, Geography, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Visual and Performing Arts, Digital Arts, Dance, Interior Design, Acting, Art/Art Studies, Fine/Studio Arts, Athletic Training, Nursing, Business (General), Business Management, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing/Marketing Management, History
Arizona State University-Tempe
 51,585 86.0%
State:
Arizona
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
22.0
ACT 75th %:
28.0
In-State Tuition:
$10,710
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$28,800
Majors Offered:
Environmental Studies, Architecture, Environmental Design, Landscape Architecture, Asian Studies/Civilization, Women's Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, Informatics, Computer Science, Elementary Education and Teaching, Secondary Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Russian Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, French Language and Literature, Italian Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, Legal Studies, English Language and Literature, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Visual and Performing Arts, Dance, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Art/Art Studies, Business Management, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Actuarial Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, History
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
 50,943 57.0%
State:
Minnesota
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
26.0
ACT 75th %:
31.0
In-State Tuition:
$13,318
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$31,616
Majors Offered:
Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, Environmental Science, Architecture, Environmental Design, American/United States Studies/Civilization, Women's Studies, Journalism, Computer Science, Elementary Education and Teaching, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Russian Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, French Language and Literature, Italian Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Ecology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Statistics, Parks Recreation and Leisure Studies, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Bible/Biblical Studies, Astrophysics, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Physics, Psychology, Anthropology, Criminology, Economics, Applied Economics, Geography, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Dance, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Art/Art Studies, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Accounting, Finance, Marketing/Marketing Management, Insurance, History
Walden University
 50,360-
State:
Minnesota
Institution Type:
Private For-Profit (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
ACT 75th %:
In-State Tuition:
$11,700
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$11,700
Majors Offered:
Communication, Computer and Information Sciences, Education, Elementary Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Human Services, Public Administration, Social Work, Health Services, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Business Management, Accounting
Michigan State University
 50,351 71.0%
State:
Michigan
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
23.0
ACT 75th %:
29.0
In-State Tuition:
$14,460
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$39,766
Majors Offered:
Animal Sciences, Soil Science and Agronomy, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Landscape Architecture, Women's Studies, Mass Communication/Media Studies, Journalism, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, Education, Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Linguistics, Chinese Language and Literature, Russian Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, French Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, Arabic Language and Literature, Child Development, Pre-Law Studies, English Language and Literature, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Botany/Plant Biology, Microbiology, Entomology, Zoology/Animal Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Statistics, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Physical Sciences, Astrophysics, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Physics, Psychology, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Fine/Studio Arts, Athletic Training, Pre-Veterinary, Nursing, Business Management, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, History
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
 50,254 61.0%
State:
New Jersey
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
25.0
ACT 75th %:
32.0
In-State Tuition:
$12,230
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$29,012
Majors Offered:
Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Design, Landscape Architecture, American/United States Studies/Civilization, Latin American Studies, Women's Studies, Journalism, Computer and Information Sciences, Information Science/Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Chinese Language and Literature, Russian Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, French Language and Literature, Italian Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Entomology, Biometry/Biometrics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Statistics, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Astrophysics, Meteorology, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Physics, Psychology, Social Work, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Dance, Art/Art Studies, Health Services, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Business Management, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing/Marketing Management, History
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
 49,702 59.0%
State:
Illinois
Institution Type:
Public (4-Year)
ACT 25th %:
26.0
ACT 75th %:
32.0
In-State Tuition:
$12,036
Out-Of-State Tuition:
$29,178
Majors Offered:
Agricultural Economics, Animal Sciences, Environmental Science, Architecture, Latin American Studies, Communication, Mass Communication/Media Studies, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Advertising, Computer Science, Education, Elementary Education and Teaching, Junior High Education and Teaching, Secondary Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Linguistics, Russian Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, French Language and Literature, Italian Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Parks Recreation and Leisure Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Physics, Social Work, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science and Government, Sociology, Dance, Graphic Design, Photography, Fine/Studio Arts, Health Services, Athletic Training, Pre-Veterinary, Business Management, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, History
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Choosing a Major

Factors to Consider

Identify Interests

Identify what you are interested in is by far the most important factor when choosing a college major.

Majoring in something interesting to you will make studying and learning easier.

Trends

It is important to be realistic with yourself. Take a look at what jobs and industries are trending.

Identifying trends will help you pick a major that will help you succeed after graduation.

Income/Job Prospects

After you identify what you are interested in, check out some potential careers within that college major.

Does the college major have good job prospects? Are students getting hired after they graduate?

Options

Options are always great to have. Does your college major allow you to choose from multiple career paths?

Try not to pick a college major based on ONE job that you want. If there are other job opportunities, great – if not, maybe consider something else.

Choosing a major involves many different factors, some of which we listed above. These factors can be divided into two main categories – personality and financial. Personality factors will vary greatly from person to person and depends on things like interests, upbringing, etc. Financial factors include things like salary, opportunities, and career outlook. Lets take a look at both groups of factors.

Personality Factors

Choosing something you enjoy doing is important when choosing a major. One problem for many students is they do not know everything that they enjoy doing. One way to figure this out is by figuring out your personality type. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality test is a great way to learn more about your underlying interests, needs, values, and motivation.

The Myers-Briggs test separates people into 16 different categories of personalities – each category has a specific acronym. Lets take a look at what the letters stand for.

Extraversion (E) / Introversion (I)

Extroverts are more out-going and enjoy social interactions and interacting with others. Introverts tend to keep to themselves and enjoy meaningful interactions versus frequent interactions. It is not uncommon to identify as both an extrovert and introvert.

Sensing (S) / Intuition (N)

These two categories focus on how someone gathers information. Those who fall under the sensing category will focus on facts and look at the reality of situations. Those who fall under the intuition category focus on patterns and impressions – focusing on the future and various possibilities.

Thinking (T) / Feeling (F)

These categories focus on how people make decisions. Thinkers will consider facts, observations, and reality. Feelers will consider emotions of themselves and others when making decisions.

Judging (J) / Perceiving (P)

Judging and perceiving involves how people think. People who prefer judging are more firm in their decisions while those who perceive are usually more flexible in their decisions making process.

ISTJ – The Inspector

ISTP – The Crafter

ISFJ – The Protector

ISFP – The Artist

INFJ – The Advocate

INFP – The Mediator

INTJ – The Architect

INTP – The Thinker

ESTP – The Persuader

ESTJ – The Director

ESFP – The Performer

ESFJ – The Caregiver

ENFP – The Campaigner

ENFJ – The Giver

ENTP – The Debater

ENTJ – The Commander

Ball State University did an awesome study on students and which personalities matched best with different college majors. Check out which Myers-Briggs Personality types fit best with different college majors below. Take a Myers-Briggs Test or other personality tests here.

ISTJ – The Inspector
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Health Science
  • Criminal Justice
ISTP – The Crafter
  • Business
  • Pre-Law
  • Biology
  • Mechanical Engineering

ISFJ – The Protector
  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Psychology
  • Chemistry
ISFP – The Artist
  • Health Science
  • Pre-Med
  • Modern Languages
  • Social Work
INFJ – The Advocate
  • Education
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Nursing
INFP – The Mediator
  • Education
  • Athletic Training
  • Journalism
  • Biology
INTJ – The Architect
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematician
INTP – The Thinker
  • Psychology
  • Business
  • Biology
  • Sociology
ESTP – The Persuader
  • Exercise Science
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Journalism
ESTJ – The Director
  • Business
  • Pre-Med
  • Construction Management
  • Legal Studies
ESFP – The Performer
  • Art
  • Education
  • Public Relations
  • Music
ESFJ – The Caregiver
  • Business
  • Nursing
  • Chemistry
  • Social Work
ENFP – The Campaigner
  • English
  • Pre-Law
  • Business
  • Psychology
ENFJ – The Giver
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Health Science
  • Sociology
ENTP – The Debater
  • Pre-Law
  • Business
  • Journalism
  • Criminal Justice
ENTJ – The Commander
  • Business
  • Political Science
  • Biology
  • Computer Information Systems

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College Majors List

Agriculture Majors

  • Agriculture
  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Mechanics
  • Agricultural Production Operations
  • Animal Sciences
  • Horticulture
  • Forestry
  • Natural Resources Management
  • Wildlife & Wildlands Management

Architecture Majors

  • Architecture
  • Interior Architecture
  • Environmental Architecture
  • Landscape Architecture

Multidisciplinary Studies Majors

  • Asian Studies
  • European Studies
  • Latin America Studies
  • North American Studies
  • Ethnic and Minority Studies
  • African American Studies
  • Native American Studies
  • Latino Studies
  • Women’s Studies

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

  • Art
  • Art History
  • Fine Arts
  • Cinema/Film
  • Film Production
  • Dance
  • Fashion
  • Graphic Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Interior Design
  • Music
  • Music Composition
  • Photography
  • Theatre

Business Majors

Communications Majors

  • Communications
  • Advertising
  • Digital Communications
  • Journalism
  • Mass Communications
  • Public Relations
  • Radio & TV Broadcasting
  • Communications Technology
  • Animations and Special Effects
  • Visual Communications
  • Public Speaking

Community & Personal Service Majors

  • Family & Consumer Sciences
  • Adult Development
  • Child Care Services
  • Child Development
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Exercise Science
  • Physical Education
  • Culinary Arts
  • Funeral Services
  • Protective Services
  • Corrections
  • Criminal Justice
  • Fire Protection
  • Law Enforcement
  • Public Administration
  • Social Work

Computer and Math Majors

  • Computer Information Sciences
  • Computer Networking
  • Computer Science
  • Software
  • Data Management
  • Information Science
  • Web Design
  • Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Statistics

Education Majors

  • Counseling
  • Education Administration
  • Special Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Middle School Education
  • Secondary Education
  • ESL Education

Engineering Majors

Language Majors

  • English Literature
  • Creative Writing
  • Foreign Languages
  • Asian Languages
  • Ancient Languages
  • Comparative Literature
  • French
  • German
  • Linguistics
  • Middle Eastern Languages
  • Spanish

Health Sciences Majors

  • Health Service Administration
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Pre-Dental
  • EMT
  • Athletic Training
  • Communication Disorder Majors
  • Public Health
  • Medical Terminology
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Surgical Technology
  • Pre-Med
  • Nursing (LPN)
  • Nursing (BS/RN)
  • Optometry
  • Pharmacy
  • Physician Assistant
  • Therapy and Rehab
  • Alcohol/Drug Counseling
  • Massage Therapy
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Physical Therapy
  • Veterinary Medicine

Philosophy and Religion Majors

  • Philosophy
  • Religion
  • Theology
  • Biblical Studies
  • Ministry
  • Religious Education

Biological Science Majors

  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Cellular Biology
  • Ecology
  • Genetics
  • Marine Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Zoology
  • Physical Sciences
  • Astronomy
  • Meteorology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Sciences
  • Physics

Social Science Majors

How Difficult are Certain College Majors?

Hardest College Majors

Easiest College Majors

Hardest Business Majors

Hardest Engineering Majors

Easiest Science Majors

Our team used data from some of the top institutions in the country to rank different college majors. See where your college major falls on our difficulty list. Try our college major quiz to see what your best fit major is.

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Most Popular College Majors

Students tend to pick their major based solely on the financial side of things. Students will focus only on job availability, employment rates, and salaries and income. The chart below outlines the most popular majors among college graduates today, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. The 10 most popular college majors are:

College Majors and Unemployment Rates

Nobody wants to enter a job market or industry where the unemployment rate is high. Different college majors have different unemployment rates. The chart below outlines unemployment rates by college major, according to the NCES. The college majors with the lowest unemployment rates are:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Education
  • Computer Engineering
  • Nursing
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology
  • Architecture
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Theology
  • Health Professions

College Majors and Average Annual Income

Money is usually a big factor for students when looking at different college majors. While it should not be the only factor to consider, it definitely should be looked at. Our great friends at the National Center for Education Statistics have pulled income data from individuals ages 25-29 and paired it with their college major. The chart below will give students a better idea of what you can expect to make with different college majors. The college majors with the highest median annual earnings are:

As you can see, it pays to major in engineering. Want to know which engineering majors are the hardest? Check out our rankings of the most challenging engineering majors.

Financial Factors

After students take a look at their interest and personalities, it is time to look at some of the financial factors that come into play when choosing a major. We looked at median annual income for individuals between the ages of 25-29 above – lets take a look at something a little different. The chart below outlines the average entry level pay for different college majors, courtesy of PayScale.